How to Make an English Bread Pudding

Make ENGLISH BREAD PUDDING

Don’t throw away that stale, day-old bread. Instead, use it to make an old-fashioned tasty treat. English bread pudding is great for breakfast, brunch or tea. You can also use it to top off a meal as a sweet dessert. This recipe makes six to eight servings.

Things You'll Need

• 1 big bowl of stale bread, cut up
• 2 cup milk
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cup chopped fruit
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon allspice
• 4 large eggs

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 F.

2. Combine the bread and milk in a large pot and heat gently over medium low heat. Stir in the fruit, spices and eggs and mix thoroughly.

3. Bake at 325 F for two hours. During the last five minutes, sprinkle the top with brown sugar and a little more butter.

4. Let the bread pudding cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Tips & Warnings

• Bread pudding is traditionally served in small pottery bowls.

References

• The Kitchn: Basic Recipes: How to Make Sweet Bread Pudding